Dorshak, Robert Joseph, SP 4

Casualty Occurrence:  This soldier was killed by hostile small arms fire during a combat operation in Tay Ninh Thein Province when their CONVOY WAS AMBUSHED IN THE VICINITY OF AP DA HANG ON HIGHWAY QL-22, 9 KM NORTH-NORTHWEST OF GO DAU HA 19680825.

On August 25, 1968 Specialist Four Robert Joseph Dorshak, the son of Edward R. and Marie (Fochs) Dorshak of Michigan city Indiana, died in Vietnam due to the wounds that he received while leading his U.S. Army Infantry Squad in combat operations against a hostile force. For his actions that day, Robert was awarded the Silver Star for Conspicuous Gallantry In Action. Other awards and decorations that Robert received for his Military Service, include: the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. Robert was born in Wausau Wisconsin, but grew up in Michigan City Indiana, where he attended Saint Mary's Catholic High School, graduating with the Class of 1960. After graduating from Saint Mary's, Robert went to work for the U.S. Postal Service, until he was called up for Military Service. Robert was 26 years old at the time of his death, and in addition to his parents, he was survived by his son Edward Dorshak Fuller of Michigan City Indiana, his sisters Jean Crosley of Michigan City Indiana, and Joyce (Terry) Noveroske of San Antonio Texas, his brothers Raymond Dorshak of Michigan City Indiana, Ronald (Nancy) Dorshak of Michigan City Indiana, and Roger (Nancy) Dorshak of Michigan City Indiana, and several nieces and nephews. Robert's picture and the information for his bio were collected and provided by the Saint Mary's High School Class of 1962.

POSTED ON 5.8.2002. POSTED BY: PATRICK SHINE. REAL SOLDIER. Bob, I still think of your smile and remember some of the crazy laughs we shared. We were lucky to have you as our machine gunner, and I thank the Lord for allowing me to soldier with you. I'll see you Buddy when my time has come, I know you'll have everything in place.

POSTED ON 5.29.2019, POSTED BY: EDWARD FULLER. FAMILY. I am the grandson of Robert Dorshak. I have his medals and any info id love to see more of. Thank you all for the support.

Robert was born in Wausau Wisconsin, but grew up in Michigan City Indiana, where he attended Saint Mary's Catholic High School, graduating with the Class of 1960. after graduating from Saint Mary's, Robert went to work for the U.S. Postal Service, until he was called up for Military Service. He began his tour in Vietnam on February 14, 1968. Six months later, on 25 August 1968, units of the 48th Transportation Group were running a resupply convoy from Long Binh to Tay Ninh, where Allied units were heavily engaged with NVA and VC forces. Near Ap Nhi the convoy was anbushed by a reinforced battalion of the North Vietnamese Army. At least seven American troops died in the initial engagement, and one of them - Sergeant William W. Seay - received a posthumous Medal of Honor. US forces in the area responded rapidly and violently, with two infantry companies and an armored troop arriving on scene. The ambush became a day-long fight that ended after night fell. Nineteen US soldiers were killed in the incident, eleven from the convoy personnel and nine from the reaction force. You can read more of the story and list of 19 casualties here and a detailed first person accounting of the ambush here.
 

Robert was 26 years old at the time of his death, and in addition to his parents, he was survived by his son, Edward Dorshak Fuller, his sister Jean Crosley, brothers Raymond, Ronald (Nancy), Roger (Nancy) Dorshak, all of Michigan City Indiana, another sister Joyce (Terry) Noveroske of San Antonio Texas, and several nieces and nephews.

Manny G. Fellow Veteran 69-70 An Khe, Union Gap, WA. 98903 you are remembered. Peace and condolence, to family and friends. He who hath no stomach, for this fight, let him depart. But we, in it, shall be remembered. We few, we happy few, we a band of brothers!! For he today, that sheds his blood with me, shall always be my brother. Rest in peace brave soldier, you have not been forgotten. (W. Shakespeare) May God Bless you, for your Sacrifice!!! Nov 9, 2009.

Garnet Jenkins, Just passing by. Grand Junction, Colorado.. "GREATER LOVE, HATH NO MAN THAN THIS. THAT HE LAID, DOWN HIS LIFE, FOR HIS FRIENDS" - John 15:13.... Remembering this young hero, on the anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our country with a multitude of thanks for his courage, service and dedication. Rest well and know, that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. From the sister of yet another Fallen, a Young Hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam.... They shall not grow old, as we that are left, grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor do the years condemn them. At the going down, of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. "For the Fallen" September 1914 ~ R.L. Binyon ~ Jan 28, 2007.Manny G. Fellow Veteran 69-70 An Khe, Union Gap, WA. 98903 you are remembered. Peace and condolence, to family and friends. He who hath no stomach, for this fight, let him depart. But we, in it, shall be remembered. We few, we happy few, we a band of brothers!! For he today, that sheds his blood with me, shall always be my brother. Rest in peace brave soldier, you have not been forgotten. (W. Shakespeare) May God Bless you, for your Sacrifice!!! Nov 9, 2009.